Hotel

Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel

Ag. Marina 730 14, Greece, Greece30–150 guests$$$

Type:Hotel

Capacity:30–150 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis) (CHQ), 45 minutes by car

Located on Crete's northern coast, Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel offers beachfront logistics that eliminate complicated ceremony-to-reception transitions—your guests arrive once and stay put. The 4-star property provides 120+ rooms directly on the sand, meaning accommodation and celebration happen in one location. With 4.4/5 Google ratings, this hotel delivers consistent execution for 50–150 guest weddings throughout the year.

Highlights

Direct beachfront access with private sandy ceremony spaces and sea views
120+ onsite rooms reduce guest travel logistics and extend celebration into evening
Full-service hotel restaurant and bar handling catering for receptions up to 150 guests
Year-round operation with Mediterranean climate averaging 300+ sunny days annually
Located 45km from Chania, Crete's main city, with regional infrastructure for guest arrivals

Quick facts

Capacity30–150 guests

Venue typeHotel

Price range$$$

LocationGreece

Nearest airportCHQ

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Plan your wedding at Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel

Getting there

Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis) (CHQ)

45 minutes by car to venue

Rental car

$40–60 per day for economy vehicle

45 minutes · Self-drive from CHQ via E75 and regional roads toward Kissamou

Private shuttle

Negotiated as part of wedding package; typically €200–300 per transfer

45 minutes · Hotel arranges transfers for guest groups; typically 1–2 vehicles for wedding party

Taxi/rideshare

$60–80 per ride

45 minutes · Available from airport but more expensive for groups; arrange in advance

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

$1,200–2,000 (beach setup, basic décor, sound system)

Reception (per guest)

$60–95 per guest (3-course menu, beverages, service)

Accommodation (per night)

$90–150 per room (4-star standard; group rates available)

Estimated total

$12,000–25,000+ for 75-guest wedding with 2-night accommodation block

Pricing varies by season (off-season discounts available Oct–Mar). All-inclusive packages may negotiate better rates. Couples should request itemized quotes directly from venue.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday evening

5:00–9:00 PMGuest arrival; welcome drinks on beach or pool area

Saturday

11:00 AMCeremony on private beach section

12:30–1:30 PMCocktail hour and photos near shoreline

2:00–6:00 PMReception dinner in hotel restaurant with sea views

Sunday morning

9:00 AM–12:00 PMFarewell breakfast; guest departures

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

Can we hold both ceremony and reception onsite?

Yes. The beach area accommodates ceremonies while the restaurant facilities handle receptions. Hotel staff coordinate logistics between venues.

What's the typical guest capacity?

The venue comfortably hosts 50–150 guests. Smaller groups and larger celebrations are both accommodated with advance planning.

Are accommodations included in wedding packages?

Room blocks are available at negotiated rates. Many couples arrange group rates to incentivize multi-night stays for guests.

What's the nearest international airport?

Chania International Airport (CHQ) is 45km away with 45-minute transfer time via rental car or arranged shuttle service.

When is the best time to marry here?

April–May and September–October offer warm weather without summer heat. July–August is busiest and warmest; winter months are quieter with occasional rain.